Friday 30th August 2024 6:00pm

Starting from - Meeting Point is outside the entrance of Leigh College, Leigh Sports Village
Sale Way, Leigh Sports Village, Leigh WN7 4JY

Parking is free, but may be busy if there are events on at the Leisure Centre across the road.
PLEASE BE AWARE, there is a height restriction barrier of 2.1mtrs in place. If you are carrying your bicycle on the roof of your vehicle you will have to remove it before entering the car park.

This 3 word address refers to an exact 3m x 3m location.
https://w3w.co/shared.securing.scooters, WN7 4JY

This Be Well Wigan ride is open for anyone to join

  • 15.9 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), eBike
  • 3 hr 15 mins
  • Challenging
  • Wigan
  • Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

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WN7 4JY

*This ride can be challenging to beginners due to climbing hills through out the route & the muddy sections if the weather has been wet days before

Starting off from Leigh College at Leigh Sports Village, the route will be taking the canal tow-path to link up with the Leigh-Manchester Guided Bus-way and a steady ride towards the historical town of Tyldesley. After crossing over through the town you will be at Little Shakerley Common & the start of quiet off road section passing a few farms & kennels/cattery before reaching the bottom of Cutacre Country Park.

Cutacre was once an open cast coal mine, now after being reclaimed & regenerated, it has now become a haven for wildlife to thrive. Currently open & exposed, in future years it will grow into a local beauty spot for all to enjoy.

After a steady climb up through Cutacre, taking in the views of the area, we will take a break at the Junction for refuelling & chat before a nice easy ride back down. After a medium road section in a quiet residential area, you will again pass through Tyldesley then off road heading back to the Guided Busway before getting back on to the canal towpath home.

Helmets are compulsory on the ride & wear suitable clothing depending on the weather as the Country Park is exposed to the elements. Spare inner tubes, patches, tools etc. to be carried. Please bring money (cash or card) if you intend to purchase food or drink at the stop.

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader
  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion
  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Joy Lummis

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